Fellow Daoist! That scoundrel has written a new book again.

After hearing this story, I was filled with mixed emotions.

She was in a particularly bad mood, so she decided to go and upset someone else.

Having found out his address, I went to visit him. There was no one else in the room, which made it convenient to save face for him when I was collecting the debt.

"You've managed to scrape together 40,000 spirit stones?"

Xiao Qingyu now has a forced sense of dignity. She has no spirit stones in her pocket, can't win a fight, but still has to save face.

Now, he only has one choice—blind self-confidence.

Xiao Qingyu said with considerable conviction:

"If you attack me during this exchange between the Star-Picking Pavilion and the disciples of the Howling Sky Sect, it would be tantamount to betraying the sect."

Very well, this is a perfect example of someone who doesn't appreciate kindness.

Zhu Wuyao, without being invited, sat down in a chair and looked up to ask:

"So, how do you plan to settle the matter of your attempt to ambush me?"

Xiao Qingyu fell silent.

"Ha, that's no fun. You're trying to kill me without wanting to pay any price. If word gets out—"

"How am I supposed to survive in the martial arts world now?"

Zhu Wuyao didn't intend to get the 40,000 spirit stones, but Xiao Qingyu knew she could bargain, yet she refused to speak up, and didn't even offer any other solutions.

It's like I'm nothing, yet I still expect others to give me face.

"Are you done talking? If you are, please leave my room. Your current actions constitute extortion. You think you can make me submit to you so easily?"

Zhu Wuyao smiled. It was a deal to settle things with money. Ying Mang was straightforward and decisive. How did it become submission for him?

This arrogance is somewhat childish.

Xiao Qingyu is right.

She is indeed kind-hearted and soft-hearted. It would be inappropriate for her to betray her own sect at such a critical juncture as the two sects are meeting.

We can't kill them, and we can't get any compensation.

"Endless Forms"

He silently recited these three words in his mind, then rested his arms on his legs, clasped his hands together and pressed them against his chin, his eyes instantly losing focus.

Countless scenes unfolded in an instant.

Purple Qi provides different powers depending on the user's needs; in Zhu Wuyao's case, it is closer to computing power.

Her own intelligence is limited, and she cannot calculate all the variables or deduce different paths.

But tools can be used to help.

Purple Qi is a power that can be borrowed. Zhu Wuyao called it—"I'm connected to the internet and can use a computer."

However, its computing power has an upper limit and it cannot calculate all living beings like the Heavenly Dao.

Countless scenes unfold, and the consequences of different choices unfold one after another before your eyes. Zhu Wuyao is fully focused on observing all the scenes until he is fixed on a particular one.

Her gaze refocused.

He straightened up and leaned back, looking at Xiao Qingyu, and said:

"You want to maintain your dignity, and I have no intention of humiliating you, but it wouldn't be pleasant to just let you go like this."

"How about this? I have a technique that guarantees a return of 70-80% of what you give me. We'll let this technique decide how much you owe me and how much you owe me back."

When Zhu Wuyao unleashed the Boundless Form, no unusual phenomena were observed; it was as if he had lowered his eyes and pondered for a while.

Xiao Qingyu hesitated for a moment.

But this technique clearly didn't require his cooperation. Seeing that Zhu Wuyao had already begun forming hand seals, Xiao Qingyu forced a gesture to save face:

"what ever."

The seal of Dharma, which symbolizes the establishment of karmic connections, is laid down.

Zhu Wuyao stood up and stopped as he passed Xiao Qingyu. He raised his hand and patted Xiao Qingyu's shoulder, his smile carrying a hint of warning:

"There won't be a next time."

After saying that, he walked outside.

Only when he found a secluded spot did Zhu Wuyao lean against the wall, his brows furrowed, as if nails had been driven into his brain. The sharp pain emanating from his consciousness meant that his mind could not withstand the second use of the purple energy for a short period of time.

Fortunately... I tried it with Xiao Qingyu once.

If one were to use the purple aura in a fight, the aftereffects alone would likely be enough to cause their own death.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have been in such a hurry to leave.

No wonder Senior Sister Gu said that if you used it a while ago, you can't use it a second time.

This is because my hardware is insufficient and my computing power is not up to par!

However, Xiao Qingyu did indeed benefit this time.

Although her sword was able to transform due to her own efforts, the initial cause was the Yue Su Gong shared by Xiao Qingyu.

I almost forgot about this cause and effect.

"Senior Sister Zhu, so you've been here all along."

Upon hearing this voice, Zhu Wuyao reverted to his expert demeanor and leaned against the wall in deep thought.

Damage to one's spiritual consciousness is too troublesome.

"Ah."

Seeing Zhu Wuyao leaning against the wall deep in thought, seemingly lost in thought, Yi Tian quickly explained:

"I didn't mean to disturb you. Senior Sister Gu just came to our room, it seems she has something to discuss with you."

Zhu Wuyao hadn't quite recovered yet, so she nodded slightly to indicate that she understood.

She refused to be assigned to the same room as Yi Tian, ​​but was still assigned to the same room.

Seeing Zhu Wuyao leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, seemingly unwilling to talk to her any further, Yi Tian pursed her lips, clasped her hands in a fist salute, and left.

That wounded figure...

Zhu Wuyao felt even more troubled.

Yi Tian, ​​with her fluctuating between admiration and disdain, would likely see her adoration recede like the tide if I were to lose power.

While it's human nature and understandable, there's really no need to make yourself unhappy.

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"This is the city management office of Zhaixing Tower. Gentlemen, how about we land here tomorrow and rest for two days?"

Gu Yiguan pointed to a city on the map.

Before anyone else could speak, Song Kezi nodded first and said:

"it is good!"

This city is huge, there must be a lot of fun things to do!

Gu Yiguan ignored him and continued:

"Or continue onward without stopping along the way, and reach Xiaotian Sect as soon as possible."

"No, no, no, we still need to pack our bags!"

Everyone present knew the true purpose of this trip—to use the pretext of two exchanges to investigate He Yiqi's whereabouts and rescue him.

Zhang Zhihan spoke first:

"Speed ​​is of the essence in war; there should be no delay."

"You still need to maintain a good mental appearance!"

Shen Anzhi, however, had a different opinion. He said, "Junior Sister He Yiqi should have been here before she disappeared. Perhaps we can inquire about her in the city."

"That's it!"

Zhu Wuyao thought for a moment, then shook his head and said:

"We should first check the Xiaotian Sect, as this place is the most dangerous. If we can find that Senior Sister He Yiqi is not in a dangerous place, we can search slowly later."

"Hmph, if I were from the Xiaotian Sect, I would say I was here even if He Yiqi wasn't, so I could use him to manipulate the Zhaixing Tower!"

Song Kezi's words finally drew everyone's attention to him.

Shen Xun spoke frankly:

"If Xiaotian Sect does not want to cause trouble, Senior Sister He has already been silenced; if Xiaotian Sect has other plans, it will definitely save Senior Sister He's life."

"Actually, it has nothing to do with how fast we are."

"In that case, it would be more advantageous for Zhaixinglou to rest, gather information, and replenish its losses here."

Gu Yiguan pondered for a moment and said:

"I'll rest in Beifeng City for the next two days. I need to ask the current city management officer about some things."